One shouldn't write one's own epitaph. I hope people will remember me as one who did her best - and who wasn't an anachronism. Margrethe II of Denmark More Quotes by Margrethe II of Denmark More Quotes From Margrethe II of Denmark Many young Danish theologians went to Wittenberg starting in 1517, listened to Luther's theses and, in 1536, brought the Reformation to our country. This is why the Danes, unlike the people of many countries in Eastern and Central Europe, became Lutherans and not Calvinists. Margrethe II of Denmark europecountrypeople There are indeed ways for a queen to say what she thinks. Margrethe II of Denmark queenswaythinking Luther exerted a strong influence on Denmark. Suddenly Danish theologians were preaching in Danish and translating the Bible into Danish. Margrethe II of Denmark denmarkinfluencestrong I represent all people who are citizens of the Danish nation. Margrethe II of Denmark danishcitizenspeople The Reformation was immensely important for all of Danish culture. Margrethe II of Denmark danishimportantculture I would not say Denmark is a multicultural country, but more people live here now who have different roots, backgrounds and religions, more than 30 years ago. This also applies to religions. Margrethe II of Denmark rootscountryyears Painting is not what my life is about, but it is very important to me, and I am very lucky to be able to give some time to it. Margrethe II of Denmark luckyimportantgiving I will remain on the throne until I fall off. Margrethe II of Denmark denmarkthronesfall There is something endearing about people who give themselves up completely to their faith. But there is likewise something frightening about such a totality, which also is a feature of Islam. Margrethe II of Denmark somethingislamfaithpeople There are, of course, always painters whom I admire and find fascinating. I've often thought, 'Goodness, if I could paint like the Danish Golden Age painters, the early 19th century painters, the way they could paint a landscape - absolutely beautiful.' Margrethe II of Denmark thoughtagebeautifulway
